Days, Years, Seasons
How many seasons do we have?
4
About how long is one day on Earth?
24 hours
How many natural satellites does Earth have?
1. The Moon
Which two space objects impact tides?
Sun and moon
What is the reason for Earth's seasons?
The tilt of the Earth
Which hemisphere do we live in?
Northern
Exactly how long does it take Earth to complete one revolution?
365 and 1/4 days
How many phases does the moon go through?
8
What is a Neap Tide?
Low Tide
What is the imaginary line that separates Earth into two hemispheres called?
Equator
Which season comes after Summer?
Fall
What month do we observe Leap Year in?
February
Which phase comes after a Waning Gibbous?
Third Quarter
What is a Spring Tide?
High Tide
Which two places on Earth experience 6 months of light and darkness?
North and South poles
When we are in Summer, which season is the southern hemisphere in?
Winter
How many days are in a Leap Year?
366
What is the position of the Sun, Earth, and Moon during a Full Moon?
Sun, Earth, Moon
In a Spring Tide, describe the alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon
They are all in a straight line
Which two plantes do not have satellites?
Mercury and Venus
How many degrees is the Earth tilted?
23.5
When does Winter Solstice take place?
December
Name all the phases of the moon in order starting with the New Moon
New moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, Waning Crescent
How long is the total tidal cycle?
24 hours and 50 minutes
What are the two imaginary lines 23.5 degrees above and below the equator called?
Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn